<p>May 17 has been set as the date for this year's Hazardous Waste Disposal Day hosted by the city of Tuscaloosa and Nucor Steel.</p><p>The event, a popular one in recent years, is open to all Tuscaloosa County residents seeking to rid themselves and their homes of poisonous, flammable or otherwise dangerous chemicals.</p><p>For four hours, from 8 a.m. to noon, residents can freely drop off these items at the city's newly rebuilt Environmental Services Department at 3431 Kauloosa Ave.</p><p>For more information, visit the www.tuscaloosa.com/ESD (click the "Environmental Events" link) or call Tuscaloosa 311 at 205-248-5311.</p>